Title: The Perfect Degree - Sandy Bay Holiday Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Perfect Degree - Sandy Bay Holiday Home Cottage in Matapouri with kitchen ## Photo gallery for The Perfect Degree - Sandy Bay Holiday Home ![Outdoor dining - The Perfect Degree - Sandy Bay Holiday Home (Sandy Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37950600/37950515/774d430d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Perfect Degree - Sandy Bay Holiday Home (Sandy Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37950600/37950515/4a08e4bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi - The Perfect Degree - Sandy Bay Holiday Home (Sandy Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37950600/37950515/fc6caf7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - The Perfect Degree - Sandy Bay Holiday Home (Sandy Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37950600/37950515/c77e326d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Perfect Degree - Sandy Bay Holiday Home (Sandy Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37960000/37950600/37950515/6f2607e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Perfect Degree, a modern 3-bedroom Sandy Bay retreat. Recharge with 180-degree views of the coastline and farmland from its spacious deck or indulge in peaceful surroundings within this private subdivision. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Perfect Degree - Sandy Bay Holiday Home The Perfect Degree is a modern 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Sandy Bay holiday home. Set in a private subdivision, this well appointed home offers peace and tranquility. This spacious, modern Sandy Bay holiday home is the perfect place to recharge your batteries and indulge in amazing views of Sandy Bay. After a day of activities that can be accessed around the Tutukaka coast, sit back and enjoy the privacy and magnificent 180 degree views of the coastline and farmland that this 19-acre property has to offer! This single storey, Master Builder award-winning home offers 150 square metres of decking - ideal for soaking up the sunshine, fresh air, and serene surroundings! At this Sandy Bay accommodation you will find an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area - plus, there is a separate TV room. The Perfect Degree has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The first and second bedrooms are each fitted with a queen bed. The third bedroom provides 1 set of bunks and 1 queen pull-out sofa bed. The living area offers a further 2 pull-out sofa beds. Additionally, you will find a spare queen mattress in the garage should it be required. Please note Sandy Bay is 5-10 minute drive from the house, and 15 minutes from Matapouri. For pure relaxation, style, and comfort come and enjoy The Perfect Degree! Please note that the driveway is steep and on a private road. Please note that firewood for the outdoor fire is not provided.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Golf - Fishing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111240000/111234600/111234556/9e21006f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ngunguru Lodge - Holiday HQ Ngunguru - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly 8.0 Very good 2 reviews CA $262 CA $510 total includes taxes & fees Mar 8 - Mar 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=111234556&PinnedHotelID=111234556&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121830000/121820100/121820074/d613ff9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Valley Views Near City & Coast Whareora - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=121820074&PinnedHotelID=121820074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106730000/106722700/106722676/fbc3b283.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Playtime Plus - Matapouri Holiday Home Whangarei - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=106722676&PinnedHotelID=106722676&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88060000/88050700/88050632/3b4356b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coastal Vista - Ngunguru Holiday Home Ngunguru - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=88050632&PinnedHotelID=88050632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119080000/119074300/119074222/9130bcb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes Kensington - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews CA $426 CA $686 total includes taxes & fees Mar 8 - Mar 9 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=119074222&PinnedHotelID=119074222&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115990000/115987700/115987608/dbed874b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Avocado Orchard Escape with Mountain Views & Artist Studio, Pet-Friendly! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as The Perfect Degree Sandy Home The Perfect Degree Sandy Bay Modern Holiday Home The Perfect Degree - Sandy Bay Holiday Home Matapouri 596662 ## About the area Matapouri is home to this cottage. Tutukaka Marina and Dive Tutukaka are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sandy Bay and Woolleys Bay. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [Visit our Matapouri travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Matapouri.dx3000418292) [View more Cottages in Matapouri](https://www.expedia.ca/Matapouri-Cottages.d3000418292-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.576305,174.45282&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xrbxEcywg%60%40%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40Q%40U%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40UBQ%40QBQBS%40SBQBSDQBQDQBQDQDSDQDMDQFSDMFQDQFOFQFOHOFQFOHMHOFMHOHOHMHKJOHOJKHMJKJKJMJKHILMJKJKLKJILKJGLILKLILGJILINCLILELINELELENELENELENCLCNCNELCNANCNAN%3FLCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%3FN%40NBN%40LBNDNBLBNBLDNDLDNDLDLDNDLHLDLHNBLHJHLFLHLJLHJFLJJHLJJJJJLLHHJJJLJJJJHLJJHNJNHJHLHNHNFLHNHLFNFPHNFNFPFNDPFPDLFRDPDLDPDRDPBPDPBPDPBRBP%40RBRBP%40PBP%40T%40P%40P%3FP%40T%3FP%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FPAT%3FPAPAPATCPAPCPCRARCPCPERCPEPCPEPEREPELEPGPENGPERGLGPGNINGPGLINILGNININILIJKNINKJILKJKJKLKHILMJKJKJMJKHMJKFMHMJMHMFKHMFOFMFMDMFOFMDMDODMDODMDOBMDO%40ODMBO%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCO%3FOAOCOAMCOEOAMEOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMGMEMGOGMGKIMGMIMKMIKGMKKIMKKKKKMKIMKIKMKKKKIMKKIOKOIKIMIOIOGOIMIOGMGQIOGOGQGMESGQEOGQEQEMEQESEQCQEQCQESCQCQASCSCQAQCQAUAQAQ%3FQAUAQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=k-jn22C0VaMWvqJeT_-8Y91CUqo=) Sandy Bay, Northland ### What's nearby - ![Want to set up your hammock here? Head up to Whale Bay, just outside of Whangarei, Northern NZ. Just a short hike down from the car park and this stunning beach with calm waters is all yours. #whalebay #whangarei #newzealand #northisland #hiddengems #explore #travel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000418292/e2bba925-e5ae-48f1-a4f9-e3e449897a84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sandy Bay 6 min drive \- 4.7 km - ![Matapouri beach is a long stretch of sand with clear turquoise water. Walk along the beach to the end then into the water to walk around a rocky outcropping to reach the last bit of beach. From there it’s a 20 minute walk up and over a hill to reach the Mermaid Pools. Deep blue tide pools that you can swim in, worth the extra work to get there.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000418292/d79d953f-da8e-4b38-8276-37a2d5c7e794.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Matapouri Bay 9 min drive \- 8.6 km - ![One of the last sunsets of 2016! #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136894/c5619f63-db1b-4eb2-9b4c-dc3c21604374.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tutukaka Marina 16 min drive \- 16.5 km - Woolleys Bay 8 min drive \- 7.2 km - Dive Tutukaka 16 min drive \- 16.5 km ### Getting around - Whangarei (WRE) 39 min drive ### Restaurants - Village Eats 17 min drive - Knights Restaurant + Cafe + Bar 17 min drive - Oceans Resort Restaurant & Bar 17 min drive - Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Society 18 min drive - Heardys House 18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Perfect Degree - Sandy Bay Holiday Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Perfect Degree - Sandy Bay Holiday Home? ### What time is check-out at The Perfect Degree - Sandy Bay Holiday Home? ### Where is The Perfect Degree - Sandy Bay Holiday Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Perfect Degree - Sandy Bay Holiday Home Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Courtney H. Apr 21, 2018 #### Loved this property, the house itself is great and the views are lovely. Loved this property, the house itself is great and the views are lovely. The only downsides were that the cleaning could be improved and bedding provided could do with an upgrade, we provided our own linen so that was not really an issue but thought it worth noting for future guests. Otherwise the house was magic and we had a very enjoyable stay. ##### Courtney H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Elna M. Dec 22, 2017 #### Beautiful property! Beautiful property! Great for 2 families! ##### Elna M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shanae S. Apr 13, 2025 ##### Shanae S. 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